Antiguan

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adjective

An·​ti·​guan (ˈ)an-¦tē-g(w)ən How to pronounce Antiguan (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the island of Antigua
2
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Antiguans

Antiguan

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noun

An·​ti·​guan (ˈ)an-¦tē-g(w)ən How to pronounce Antiguan (audio)
plural -s
: a native or inhabitant of Antigua

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Antigua, island in West Indies + English -an

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“Antiguan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Antiguan. Accessed 12 Dec. 2025.

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